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    7 Skincare Ingredients With An Undeserved Bad Reputation

    WTH? Parabens will give me breast cancer? Propylene Glycol is an anti-freeze? Even talc isn’t safe anymore? What have I been doing to my children all this time?! *throws away all skincare products* I hear ya. Consulting Auntie Google to find out what’s lurking in your skincare products is scary. According to her, EVERYTHING will […]

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    Is Sleek Blush in Rose Gold A Dupe For Nars Orgasm?

    Peachy pink blushes are one of my weaknesses so when Sleek released a new shade of Blush called Rose Gold a while ago, I just couldn’t resist. I had to get it! Here’s why: What’s In Sleek Makeup Brush In Rose Gold? Sleek Makeup Blush in Rose Gold has a shimmery finish, courtesy of mica. […]

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    Red 33: Is It Dangerous?

    Ever wondered why natural lipstick shades come only in boring nudes or unassuming pale pinks? It’s not lack of creativity. Or customer demand. It’s luck of dyes. There are some colours you simply can’t achieve with natural dyes. Red is the main one. Natural red dyes are usually too sheer, don’t adhere well to the […]

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  • yellow concealer guide

    How To Use Yellow Concealer

    Have you ever used yellow concealer? FYI, when I say “yellow”, I mean “yellow”. Not beige-yellow or flesh-coloured-yellow. Lemon yellow. I know, that’s weird, right? Yet, yellow concealer is a precious ally when you’re not feeling too good. Here’s what it does: What Are The Benefits Of Yellow Concealer? Yellow concealers do three important jobs: […]

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  • pink concealer guide

    How To Use Pink Concealers

    Have you ever used a pink concealer? Pink concealers are tricky because they don’t work on anyone. But if they do, they can help you with all sorts of things, from hiding redness to hiding dark circles. Here’s how to know if a pink concealer is right for you: What Are The Benefits Of Pink […]

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    Do false lashes in mascara ads annoy you?

    Is there anything more misleading than mascara ads? I’m not an idiot. I know the point of ads is to sell you a dream. They exaggerate reality out of all proportion to make you want whatever they promote. But mascara ads do it in such an obvious way, there’s no way you can believe for […]

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